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McLaren Unveils W1 Supercar and Honors 30 Years Since Le Mans Win

McLaren Automotive is set to light up the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed with a stunning showcase of innovation, performance, and motorsport heritage — all anchored by the global public debut of the all-new McLaren W1.

The striking W1 headlines McLaren’s presence at this year’s Festival, aligning perfectly with the event’s official theme, “Champions and Challengers.” Unveiled to the public for the first time at McLaren House, the W1 marks the third chapter in McLaren’s elite ‘1’ car lineage, following the trailblazing McLaren F1 and P1™.

With just 399 units allocated, the W1 is already fully spoken for. And it’s no wonder: it features an all-new 1,275PS V8 hybrid powertrain, rear-wheel drive, and advanced active aerodynamics inspired by Formula 1. It’s a brutal yet refined driving experience tailored for both road and track — a formula that defines McLaren’s engineering ethos across generations.

Honoring Le Mans Glory – 30 Years On

McLaren is also celebrating a major motorsport milestone at Goodwood: 30 years since its iconic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1995, McLaren stunned the motorsport world by winning on its debut, and this year, that legendary F1 GTR makes a rare return to dynamic action — piloted up the hill by none other than JJ Lehto, one of the original winning trio.

Accompanying this Le Mans tribute is the debut of the new 750S Le Mans, a special edition supercar built in homage to the legendary F1 LM. Limited to just 50 units, it features a McLaren Special Operations (MSO) High Downforce Kit designed to elevate track performance while visually echoing the drama of its Le Mans heritage.

Solus GT: A Vision Revisited

Back for a third consecutive appearance is McLaren’s most radical track machine: the Solus GT. This track-only hypercar — powered by a screaming 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 producing 840PS — has become a crowd favorite, famously winning the Timed Shootout Final in 2023. This year, a unique customer-owned Solus GT will once again climb the hill, highlighting MSO’s custom artistry and McLaren’s unfiltered pursuit of performance.

Celebration Editions and Community Spirit

Adding further flair to McLaren’s 2025 lineup are the 750S and Artura Celebration Edition models, each limited to just nine examples. These ultra-exclusive cars feature a bespoke Papaya Orange and Anthracite livery, commemorating McLaren’s 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship triumph. Their dynamic runs at Goodwood are set to be among the festival’s standout moments.

Additionally, McLaren is marking 10 years of its ‘Longtail’ (LT) series — a decade of lightweight, driver-focused evolution. The brand’s Celebrate LT initiative has brought together global LT owners throughout the year, culminating in a special Goodwood appearance. LT models from McLaren’s Heritage collection will feature in the Supercar Paddock and take part in dynamic demonstrations.

From groundbreaking debuts to tributes steeped in racing legend, McLaren’s 2025 Goodwood presence cements its dual identity as both innovator and icon. As the W1 takes center stage and the echoes of Le Mans glory reverberate through the hills of Sussex, McLaren proves once again that it doesn’t just chase performance — it defines it.

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Czinger 21C is the fastest production car at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Czinger 21C is the new king of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which covered the 1.88-kilometer track in just 48.83 seconds. It is a limited edition of the super powerful car that dethroned last year’s champion Rimac Nevera.

The car is powered by a 2.9-L twin-turbo V8 engine assisted by two front-mounted electric motors, totaling 1,250 hp (932 kW) and 1,061 lb-ft (1,439 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed sequential transaxle with hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch that sends power to the rear wheels.

The video shows the new fastest production car, driven by Chris Ward, successfully completing the course, although at one point it made contact with a hay fence. Until now, the title of the fastest production car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​was held by Rimac Nevera with a time of 49.32 seconds. It is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in just 1.97 seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 219 mph (352 km/h). It is equipped with a lithium-manganese-nickel battery with 6,960 cells and a capacity of 120kWh.

Also, it should be noted that the fastest car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​ever was an electric single-seater, McMurtry Speirling, who set a record time of 39.08 seconds with former F1 driver Max Chilton.

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Czinger 21C is the fastest production car at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Lotus Evija X destroyed at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Another annual motorsports festival, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, has come to an end, where we saw the premieres of several new cars, as well as the Lotus Evija X’s attempt to set the fastest track time.

The Lotus Evija X is a limited edition super powerful electric car that set the third fastest lap time at the end of April on the most famous track in the world (Nurburgring Nordschleife). The 20,830 km (12,943 mi) long course Lotus Evija X finished in 6:24,047, which is slower than the Volkswagen ID.R (6:05.336) and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo (5:19.546).

At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the British car manufacturer tried to set the fastest track time, but an accident occurred and the cause is currently unknown. Automotive journalist Harry Metcalfe believes that it could be a problem with computer software, which is very possible because even a small interruption of one of the four electric motors is enough to push the hypercar off the track. However, there is also a chance that the driver caused the accident by pressing the gas pedal more than he should have.

Lotus Evija X is powered by 4 electric motors, 1 placed at each wheel, with a total power of 2,011 hp (1,500 kW) and 1,257 lb-ft (1,704 Nm) of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 3 seconds, from 0 to 300 km/h (190 mph) in 9.1 seconds, and achieve a limited top speed of 349 km/h (217 mph).

Source: Lotus